Our annual fundraiser returns for its 9th year – with a new name and theme. Join us at PROMise Party on November 12th from 7-10 PM at CSI Spadina (192 Spadina Ave) in Toronto. Access was prom-ised by 2025 – We’re still working (and dancing) to help make it happen. 20 years ago, Ontario made …
StopGap Foundation is recruiting a Board Chair to lead its Board of Directors. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interested candidates can apply here. About StopGap At StopGap Foundation, we bring people together to take practical steps to make spaces more accessible. Our mission is to help communities discover the benefit of …
StopGap Foundation is hiring for 2 part-time positions! Location: Virtual and occasionally on-site at 192 Spadina Ave. in Toronto, ON Application Deadline: December 6, 2024 Start Date: January 2025 (TBC) Click the links below for the full job descriptions and the application forms: Part-time Communications Coordinator Part-time Development Coordinator We thank all applicants for their …
Ramp Up 2024 is here! Our fundraiser returns for its 8th year, running from December 2 to 6, 2024. View our auction page featuring the amazing artworks created by 24 incredible local artists here: https://fundraiser.bid/RampUp2024 A huge thank you to our participating artists: Dave Bagley Marg Cresswell Alex Currie Jibola Fagbamiye Lisa Hickey Montina Hussey …
The team at KITE Research Institute, located at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is conducting a study in an effort to make public spaces more accessible for people who use mobility aids. They are interested in understanding how spaces are used by people who use mobility aids. Some examples of mobility devices include wheelchairs or power …
Join us for a showing of Unique Stories: A disability-led theatre piece! Swing by 192 Spadina Ave in Toronto on Saturday, March 2nd at 5 pm to hear the captivating, unique stories of young, disabled artists shared through song, puppetry, dance, comedy and more. Stay afterwards for a talkback to share ideas about how these …
We’d like to take a moment to express our gratitude for all the wonderful people who made Ramp Up 2023 the success that it was! Thank you to the amazing artists who donated their time and skills to create 24 beautiful art ramps. Ramp Up wouldn’t be possible without you: Logan Anderson, Dave Bagley, Despina …
In honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we would like to spotlight Ben Clement, a Toronto-born actor and artist educator. Ben has been honoured to be part of a 10-month fellowship called Sprout Ideas Fellowship for young social innovators. Through the fellowship, Ben has been working on the creation of a play based on …
Ramp Up 2023 is here! Our beloved fundraiser returns for its 7th year, taking place between December 4 to 8, 2023. Ramp Up 2023 will follow a similar format to last year, with an online art auction featuring 24 incredibly talented local artists: Logan Anderson Dave Bagley Despina Chaskari Marg Cresswell Cherie Daly Emma Ducharme …
Job Title: Development and Communications Coordinator Location: Virtual and occasionally on-site at 192 Spadina Ave. in Toronto, Canada Application Deadline: Monday, November 20, 2023 Start Date: Monday, January 8, 2023 About StopGap Foundation: StopGap Foundation is a registered charitable organization dedicated to creating a world where every person can access every space. Our mission …